How far is West Elkridge, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from West Elkridge, MD to Olney, MD is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Elkridge and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Elkridge and Olney.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Washington Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1625 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
970 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Baltimore, Washington
1420 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 West: Columbia
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sanner Road, Cedar Lane
1057 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanner Road, Grace Drive
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Lane
1762 ft · 43 sec · Cedar Lane
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Turn right onto Guilford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Guilford Road
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Turn left onto Hall Shop Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Hall Shop Road
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Turn left onto Clarksville Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Ashton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road
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Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
36 m · 14 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Elkridge and Olney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
3.62 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Elkridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Elkridge to Olney?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from West Elkridge and 16 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Elkridge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Bowie
City of College Park
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Elkridge and Olney. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.91 km).
#1 West Elkridge
City in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 28,734 |
| Coordinates | 39.2070500, -76.7269200 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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